Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)

Get practical advice for buying or investing in Calgary homes, including:

  • āœ“ Current prices in Aspen Woods, Brentwood & NW Calgary
  • āœ“ How the CMHC MLI Select program works
  • āœ“ First-time buyer mistakes to avoid

Updated: January 25, 2025 | Data sources: CREBĀ®, CMHC

Dine Where the Evening Doesn’t End at Dessert

Located along Calgary’s busiest pedestrian walkway, Stephen Avenue, FinePrint has quietly become a fixture for those who appreciate a dining room where sophistication meets simplicity and elegance meets ease. The restaurant is warmly lit and confidently paced — ideal for business dinners, birthdays,
Condo of the Month: A Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Condo in Auburn Bay

Where it is213, 200 Auburn Meadows Common S.E.Ā The locationFilled with natural beauty, family-friendly amenities and recreational fun, Auburn Bay is a great neighbourhood for many homeowners. Various parks, playgrounds and landscaped streets welcome families, young professionals and retirees. As a l
Family and Community at the Heart of It All

To say that Trail Appliances is a family business is a bit of an understatement. Founded in 1974 by Jackson Broderick and his son Paul, the locally based appliance retailer has grown to have over 20 family members involved.Ā After over 50 years since its humble beginnings in Calgary, customers can fi
Finding Harmony in Springbank

Natural beauty, lakeside living and modern convenience form the vision behind the Calgary region’s Community of the Year winner for the eighth time.With its proximity to the mountains and unparalleled amenities, the community of Harmony — located in Springbank, between Calgary and the town of Cochra
Rolling the Dice on Alberta’s Innovation Economy

Calgary is known for its driven entrepreneurs with world-changing ideas. It’s ranked among the top 50 ecosystems in the world for emerging start-ups. Still, it’s money that gets ideas up and running. Securing funding to make those ideas a reality can be a difficult feat. Enter venture capital (VC),
Bow Valley College Levels Up with Calgary’s First Esports Arena

Photo by Jared Sych.Esports, short for electronic sports, are video games played in a highly organized and competitive environment. The concept goes back to 1980 with the first official and registered event, a tournament for the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, that attracted 10,000 players. As of 2
2 Must-Visit Hot Springs Destinations to Check Out in the Kootenays

Halcyon Hot Springs ResortWith two must-visit hot springs destinations, the Nakusp region is a hot spot for wellness in the Kootenays.Perched on a rise overlooking Upper Arrow Lake, a half-hour drive north of Nakusp, Halcyon Hot Springs is a stunning spot to soak in the famous pools, as well as the
5 Things Multidisciplinary Blackfoot/Dene Artist Alanna Bluebird Loves

Bluebird with her daughter, Lindey. Photo by Blair Russell.Earlier this year, Alanna Bluebird, a multidisciplinary Blackfoot/Dene artist, performed in Ghost River Theatre’s Echoes of the Land at the 2025 High Performance Rodeo. She did the mesmerizing thing she does with words and poetry, transporti
How Calgary’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre Supports Bereaved Parents

Aditi Loveridge, founder of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre. Photo by Jared Sych.Three summers ago, Nieva Burns gave birth to her daughter, Esther, who died 22 days later from preterm complications.ā€œShe was beautiful and tough, and, other than being tiny [1.2 lbs], she was perfect,ā€ say
This Little-Known Swiss-Style Getaway in Golden is Getting a Makeover

Photo courtesy of Edelweiss Village Resort.In the early 1900s, the Canadian Pacific Railway hired dozens of Swiss mountain guides to pioneer the climbing programs at its esteemed hotels. In fact, much of Canada’s rich mountaineering history is owed to the Swiss guides and their superior mountaineeri
There’s a New Omakase Restaurant in Calgary with Only Eight Seats

Sushi is presented at Sushi Jun. Photo courtesy of Sushi Jun.With only eight seats, Calgary’s newest spot for omakase-style dining delivers an exclusive dining experience where every detail has been considered.Sushi Jun is a new concept from the team at Ryuko. Located above Ryuko’s south location, S
Fairmont Spa Banff Springs and Mother Earth Essentials’ New Partnership Enhances the Mountain Spa Experience

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Innovators of the Year 2025: Nathan Nasseri is Digitizing the Home-Buying Experience

Photo by Jared Sych.Buying a new home that matches your tastes and budget can be challenging, expensive and time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s where ResVR comes in.ResVR digitizes homebuilders’ catalogues into virtual layouts and floor plans so that homebuyers can easily see what thei
Raising the Bar for Cosmetic Medicine in Calgary

Getting a cosmetic procedure can be scary. Patients want to know that the experience will deliver flawless results, and the best way to ensure that outcome is by finding a provider with expertise you can trust. At Beacon Dermatology, a Calgary-based state-of-the-art dermatology centre, the team of b
A Hole-in-One for Modern Golf Living

Delacour Development Corp. (DDC) is creating something exciting six minutes east of Calgary, in the rural western hamlet of Delacour.Having signed agreements to acquire 315 acres of land in March, the area will be known as Delacour Crossing — a vibrant new community that will feature single-family h
Property of the Week: A Three-Bedroom Home with Six Solar Panels

Where it is262 Aquila Way N.W.Ā The locationGlacier Ridge is one of Calgary’s newer communities. It offers access to local schools, walking trails, an upcoming Glacier Ridge Village and outdoor recreation areas. The HOA also supports family-friendly amenities and community events. Nestled on a quiet
Wordfest Celebrates Calgary Writers, Books and Community for 30th Anniversary

Wordfest, Calgary’s biggest year-round book and literary festival, has come a long way over the last three decades.Now widely known for its diverse literary events, shows and seminars, Wordfest initially started as a small project for an international writers’ festival by The Banff Centre and Writer
Boldly Retelling Classic and New Ballet Stories

For nearly 60 years, Alberta Ballet has inspired Albertans with brilliant productions, and the upcoming 2025/26 season will be no different, with spotlights on both beloved classics and world premieres.Ā ā€œI wanted to offer Alberta audiences an experience that brings together the very best of ballet —
9 Calgary Patios For Cold Days

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The Rise of Booze-Free Beverages in Calgary

A refreshing trio of alcohol-free cocktails at Lulu bar (L to R): Beach Hat, Hawaiian Honeycreeper and Pink Pony Club. Photo by Jared Sych.Social drinking culture has changed in recent years, driving a demand for low- to no-alcohol selections. Post-pandemic statistics show a decisive change in peopl
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